This paper presents a comprehensive set of agriculture risk management tools and policies within a global framework provided by both the public and private sectors in India, while specifying the role and limits of every tool implemented. The presentation is a wide overview of agriculture risk management policies in India and demonstrates high synergy with other sector policies. In addition, this paper illustrates a serious effort of adaptive policy making by using an iterative approach in the experiences of piloting innovative risk management tools. This policy brief aims to leverage the main findings, action proposals and policy recommendations that have emerged from this review and group brainstorming with technical and institutional partners.